Manchester United edge closer to signing Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs De Ligt after Netherlands’ Euro 2024 semi-final defeat by England

Manchester United are closing in on offers for Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs De Ligt now the Netherlands are out of Euro 2024. 

United boss Erik ten Hag has been hoping to get a deal over the road for each of his fellow countrymen as he will get set to start his third season at Old Trafford.

Talks have been ongoing with Bayern Munich over a possible £43million switch for De Ligt, who Ten Hag managed at Ajax, though a deal for the centre again might take till subsequent week as charge particulars with Bayern are ironed out.

It is known that De Ligt, who failed to play a minute for the Dutch at Euro 2024, is eager to reunite with Ten Hag.

Meanwhile, Mail Sport reported earlier this week how United have been anticipated to meet Zirkzee’s £34m launch clause within the coming days, with talks over a transfer for the Bologna ahead at a sophisticated stage.

Manchester United are closing in on offers for Joshua Zirkzee (left) and Matthijs De Ligt (proper)

Erik ten Hag had recognized the 2 Dutch stars as key additions forward of subsequent season

In complete, Zirkzee scored 12 objectives and added seven assists in 37 appearances for Bologna as they certified for the Champions League. 

The 23-year-old has emerged as a key goal for United this summer season and discussions have been ongoing for a number of weeks after the previous Bayern Munich teen impressed in Italy final season. 

Zirkzee was launched off the bench in damage time towards England after Ollie Watkins’ dramatic late strike, with the ahead making his worldwide debut within the quarter-final victory over Turkey. 

He is seen as having a perfect ability set in assault to complement Rasmus Hojlund, 21, who arrived on the membership from Atalanta for £72m final summer season.